Scarlet was led around so many corners that she wasn’t sure if she’d be able to find her way back to the canals. Once they came to a long hallway decorated with red wallpaper and carpet, Juliet stopped in front of a dark brown door with gold accents. “This is her room,” she said. “We’ll give you some privacy.“
“Just call my name when you’re ready to go,” said Nixie.
“Alright, thank you,” said Scarlet.
The Lady of the Lake slipped into the water and beckoned Scarlet to follow. They dove underwater and Scarlet found that she could swim much faster than before. The two continued swimming until they came to an underwater tunnel. The tunnel led them to a cave in which there was dry ground. Scarlet was surprised that she was able to breathe there. Nixie then led her through a series of dark caves, which eventually led to a manmade canal filled with dark plum water which forced them to begin swimming once more. The canal to the Underworld was long, dark, and winding. With every stroke, Scarlet felt as if she was being watched. It was almost as if the gargoyles on the stone walls were not mere statues.
After waiting several minutes, Scarlet heard a melodic voice call out to her. “Hello! Is that you, Scarlet Spark?”
Scarlet turned towards the voice. “Uh, yeah!” she said, running over.
“My name is Nixie Cascade.”
“Uh, Nixie! Right! Hi! Um, I hope this isn’t too weird–the Sun Goddess’ daughter asking for help from the Lady of the Lake, I mean.”
Nixie laughed. “It is a bit strange, I will admit. I think your mother has always been too afraid come here, honestly. I’ve always wondered if she thinks I will drag her into the water to try and put her flames out.”
Scarlet smirked, “Water and ice are her weaknesses and she does tend to be a bit paranoid. Your assumption is probably not too far off from the truth.”
Nixie smiled, but it quickly turned into a frown, “So, you were calling out for my help?”
“Oh yes, that’s right. I heard that you’re the one who tended to Eloise Azura the day she was hurt.”
“Yes.”
“I need you to take me to her. I’ve heard that you know the only safe way to enter without becoming undead.”
“Yes, this is also true. However, there’s no guarantee that she’d want to speak with you. My son Neil has tried numerous times, but he only gets silence.“
“I want to at least give it a try. I owe it to her.”
“If we are going to do this, I will need your full cooperation. You will stay close to me and do exactly as I say. You must also be prepared to leave the Underworld when I tell you to.”
“I understand.”
“We’ll leave now, then.”
After traveling all day and all night, Scarlet had finally arrived on the shores of the great lake. “Uh…Miss Lady of the Lake? I’m sorry, I don’t know your name. I–I could really use your help right now. I think you’re my only hope for helping Eloise. I’ve heard–even after all this time–that she’s still hasn’t recovered from what happened. She hasn’t spoken to anyone in years, she locked herself in her room and never leaves, and it’s all my fault. I don’t know if she’ll ever speak to me again, but I want to set things right.”
The Lady of the Lake was summoned to help heal Eloise’s pain. The swim to through the canals to the Underworld was not easy for her, but she endured it so that she could aid the sweet girl his son had told her so much about.
“She is resting now…I have done what I can,” she said, closing Eloise’s bedroom door behind her. “One of her eyes was severely damaged, but it should still be functional. The burns on her face should heal nicely due to the way they were inflicted, but she is going to be left with permanent scars. I am sorry.”
A few years had passed and the supernatural couples had started families of their own for the first time in centuries. Love, peace, and happiness were flowing throughout the realms so much so that even the mean goblins living in the Forgotten Grotto were being affectionate.
The story of Juliet and the Grim Reaper’s love had quickly spread to the other realms. Supernatural beings became inspired to put aside their old, solitary ways and finally find soulmates of their own. The Man in the Moon finally revealed his feelings for the Lady of the Lake, the Creator of Dreams professed her love to the Sandman, and even the fiery Sun Goddess had found love while visiting the mortals.
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